http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/new.../Dozens-of-jackdaws-found-dead-in-Sweden.html
11:00AM GMT 06 Jan 2011
Veterinarian Robert ter Horst says the cause of jackdaws' deaths was unclear but that fireworks were set off near the scene on Tuesday night.
The birds were found dead on Wednesday.
Mr Ter Horst says cold weather, difficulties finding food and possible shock from the fireworks could be responsible, leading to the stressed birds either dying from the stress or being run over by vehicles.
Five of the dead jackdaws found in the city of Falkoping were tested. The institute said they died due to "sudden, hard external blows". There were no signs of infection or other illnesses, and there were no external signs indicating a cause of death.
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Mass bird deaths aren't uncommon they say but SO many at one time ?? is that UNCOMMON?^<<^
11:00AM GMT 06 Jan 2011
Veterinarian Robert ter Horst says the cause of jackdaws' deaths was unclear but that fireworks were set off near the scene on Tuesday night.
The birds were found dead on Wednesday.
Mr Ter Horst says cold weather, difficulties finding food and possible shock from the fireworks could be responsible, leading to the stressed birds either dying from the stress or being run over by vehicles.
Five of the dead jackdaws found in the city of Falkoping were tested. The institute said they died due to "sudden, hard external blows". There were no signs of infection or other illnesses, and there were no external signs indicating a cause of death.
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Mass bird deaths aren't uncommon they say but SO many at one time ?? is that UNCOMMON?^<<^
